Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Hapoel Jerusalem Amidst Ticket Dispute
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their match against Hapoel Jerusalem on Monday, facing a ticket sales dispute and potential player absences. Nigel Lonwijk has recovered from injury, but Tsunami is doubtful for the game. Coach Barak Bakhar is expected to field a lineup similar to the one that won before the break.
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- Maccabi Haifa faces Hapoel Jerusalem on Monday amidst a ticket sales dispute.
- Player Tsunami is doubtful for the match due to a light training session.
- Nigel Lonwijk has recovered from a minor injury and is expected to play.
- Kenny Saif is likely to start at left-back for Maccabi Haifa.
- Coach Barak Bakhar expects minimal changes to the starting lineup.
Maccabi Haifa is intensifying preparations for their upcoming match against Hapoel Jerusalem on Monday evening. The game is overshadowed by a dispute over ticket sales for Maccabi Haifa fans and mutual accusations between the two clubs' managements. Consequently, fewer supporters are expected to travel to Teddy Stadium for this encounter compared to previous games.
The team held a training session on Thursday with a nearly full squad. Nigel Lonwijk has recovered from a minor injury, and Sean Goldberg is back after an illness. National team representatives have also returned after a three-week absence.
However, Tsunami trained lightly and is considered doubtful for Monday's game. The club might opt to rest the Brazilian defender, with Noam Steifman potentially starting alongside Lonwijk. Kenny Saif is expected to fill the left-back position for the foreseeable future, with Tsunami and Goldberg providing backup.
Coach Barak Bakhar is set to practice the starting lineup on Friday. No significant changes are anticipated from the team that defeated Ironi Tiberias before the international break. Kangi Hura is in good form, and the team hopes for a strong performance from Bruninho.
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